The purpose built cutlery factory designed for David Mellor by Sir Michael Hopkins has been described as a minor masterpiece of modern architecture. Built in local gritstone with spectacular lead roof, this highly functional industrial building is set discreetly in a rural area of outstanding natural beauty. The Round Building has received many important architectural and environmental awards.

The factory is usually open for viewing on weekdays and visitors are welcome to see David Mellor cutlery being made.

David Mellor, who was born in Sheffield, trained originally as a silversmith. His cutlery has a widespread reputation for its qualities of design and manufacture, and examples are in many international design collections. He has drawn on the old Sheffield traditions of craftsmanship in evolving a product altogether of our time.